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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,966.07, 24,791.28 and 10,414.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,966.07, 24,791.28 and 10,414.77 is: 14,371.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,966.07 : 24,791.28 = 10,414.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,966.07/24,791.28 = 10,414.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,966.07x = 24,791.28 × 10,414.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,966.07x = 258,195,479.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,195,479.21/17,966.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,371.28

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